Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, received congratulations from leaders worldwide after winning another term in office. While the opposition criticized the election as “unfair,” leaders such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President Joe Biden expressed their regards to Erdogan.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took to Twitter to congratulate Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election victory. He expressed his enthusiasm for advancing their common agenda and celebrated the close partnership and alliance between the two countries.
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US President Joe Biden extended his best wishes to Erdogan, stating that he looked forward to continuing their work together as NATO allies, focusing on bilateral issues and shared global challenges.
Ursula von der Leyen, the chief of the European Commission, expressed her congratulations to Erdogan and emphasized the EU’s desire to strengthen ties with Turkey. She emphasized the strategic importance of advancing the EU-Turkey relationship for the benefit of both their people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also offered his congratulations to the Turkish leader, praising Erdogan’s dedicated work as the head of the Turkish Republic. Putin acknowledged Erdogan’s personal contribution to strengthening friendly Russian-Turkish relations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed his congratulations to Erdogan and expressed his hopes for building a strong partnership with Turkey. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two countries for the security and stability of Europe.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described Erdogan as a “pillar of strength for the oppressed Muslims” and commended his ardent voice for their inalienable rights. Qatar and Iran also joined in offering their congratulations.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban took to Twitter to praise Erdogan’s “unquestionable election victory.”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Erdogan on his reelection and expressed his desire to further strengthen cooperation between Turkey and the United Nations.
Both NATO and the European Union sent their congratulations to Erdogan, despite having clashed with Turkey on multiple occasions during his 20-year rule. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg looked forward to working with Erdogan in preparation for the alliance’s upcoming summit in July. Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, expressed her eagerness to advance EU-Turkey relations for the benefit of their people.
The Turkish electoral authority officially declared Erdogan as the winner of the presidential election, securing him another five-year term. Erdogan received 52.1% of the votes, while his rival Kilicdaroglu received 47.8% based on preliminary results.
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Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the opposition leader, pledged to continue leading the struggle against the Erdogan regime, calling the election the “most unfair” in years. He expressed concern about the difficulties awaiting the country without explicitly conceding defeat.
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Following his victory, Erdogan addressed his supporters, emphasizing the responsibility entrusted to him by the voters to govern for the next five years. He expressed gratitude to the people for their trust and mocked his challenger with the words “bye bye bye, Kemal.”
As the election results unfolded, various news agencies provided conflicting reports, making the outcome unclear. The opposition Republican People’s Party reported an attack on election observers, highlighting concerns about voting irregularities.
Voter turnout was a key focus in the election, with both Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu emphasizing its importance. Erdogan’s strong voter base, which remains devoted to him despite economic challenges, contributed to his lead in the first round of voting. Kilicdaroglu maintained a broad coalition of parties, including secularists, conservatives, Kurdish parties, and a far-right Turkish nationalist party.
The competition among political parties in Turkey has been criticized for lacking fairness, with claims of state-funded campaigns, controlled judicial.
